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A particularly unusual antique old cushion cut diamond solitaire ring, made in Paris at the height of the Art Nouveau period, circa 1900.At first glance the design appears deceptively simple; a single diamond held within a four-prong setting. On closer inspection, however, the ring reveals a far more expressive and fluid composition. The mount is subtly slanted, the band gently undulates, and the prong tips curl with a soft, wave-like motion; an elegant and restrained interpretation of Art Nouveau design, rarely encountered in such a minimal form.The central diamond is an old cushion cut of approximately 0.4ct, with a large culet, attractive antique faceting, bright colour and good clarity. The open-backed setting allows light to pass freely through the stone and facilitates ease of cleaning. The ring is crafted in 18K gold.A refined and distinctive example of turn-of-the-century craftsmanship, combining organic movement with a classic solitaire form.UK size O 1/2, US size 7.5Weight 3.57gDiamond measures approximately 5 × 4 × 3 mmGreat overall condition; a small fine crack to the inside of the band is present, not visible when worn and does not affect wearability. An unusual and scarce find.
A particularly unusual antique old cushion cut diamond solitaire ring, made in Paris at the height of the Art Nouveau period, circa 1900.
At first glance the design appears deceptively simple; a single diamond held within a four-prong setting. On closer inspection, however, the ring reveals a far more expressive and fluid composition. The mount is subtly slanted, the band gently undulates, and the prong tips curl with a soft, wave-like motion; an elegant and restrained interpretation of Art Nouveau design, rarely encountered in such a minimal form.
The central diamond is an old cushion cut of approximately 0.4ct, with a large culet, attractive antique faceting, bright colour and good clarity. The open-backed setting allows light to pass freely through the stone and facilitates ease of cleaning. The ring is crafted in 18K gold.
A refined and distinctive example of turn-of-the-century craftsmanship, combining organic movement with a classic solitaire form.
UK size O 1/2, US size 7.5
Weight 3.57g
Diamond measures approximately 5 × 4 × 3 mm
Great overall condition; a small fine crack to the inside of the band is present, not visible when worn and does not affect wearability. An unusual and scarce find.
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